Serving Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Since 2002

Dear Residents,

This month has been challenging for many of our military families and federal civilian employees, and PWF remains committed to maintaining normal community operations. I’d like to take a moment to provide an important update.

PWF will receive allotments from DFAS for October rent for our active-duty residents who pay by allotment. We recognize there is continued uncertainty regarding future pay as the shutdown continues. Please know we are navigating this alongside you, and PWF will not assess late fees or penalties for active-duty residents affected by the shutdown.

Federal civilian employees, we encourage you to contact our office for assistance and guidance. Our hope is that this shutdown is resolved quickly. In the meantime, we will continue to support you, answer questions, and work with residents through this period of uncertainty.

As information continues to evolve, we will keep you updated. We are committed to navigating this together. For additional resources, here is a helpful article from the WPAFB website: Help available for Airmen, Guardians, civilians to mitigate lapse in appropriations.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out—we are here to help.

Best Regards,

Tonya Patrick

DIRECTOR OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

937-253-6009, ext. 1001

tonya.patrick@wpafbhomes.com

🎃 Beggar’s Night – Get Your Costumes Ready!

Trick-or-treating will take place TODAY, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

👻 Residents Handing Out Candy:

Please leave your porch light on so our little ghouls and goblins know where to stop for treats!

🎃 Safety Reminders:

Drive slowly and watch for children crossing the streets
Keep walkways well-lit and free of obstacles
Parents, please accompany younger children and check their candy before they enjoy it

Let’s make this a safe and fun Halloween night for all our residents!

Click here for more tips for a safe Halloween night!

Daylight Savings Time Ends!

Remember to turn your clocks back one hour this Sunday, November 2nd.

UPCOMING OFFICE CLOSURES

Friday, 7 November: 10:45am-1pm for training.

Tuesday, 11 November: Veteran's Day Observance

REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION

Trash and recycling may be set out for pickup not more than 24 hours prior to Tuesday's pickup with waste wheelers and recycle carts collected by the resident within 24 hours of pickup.

Should waste wheelers and recycling carts be set out early or not picked up within the allotted time, crews will collect them on Thursday of each week and they will be taken to the Self-Help store. Residents will be responsible for picking up waster wheelers and/or recycle carts and taking them home.

Landscape Material: Landscape material includes fall leaves, shrubbery trimmings and plant debris

Animal Disposal: Contact the Veterinarian Office at 937.257.6853 for instructions on proper disposal of animals. Dead pets may not be disposed of in dumpsters.

Bulk Refuse Disposal: Large items, such as mattresses and furniture can be taken to Self Help/Maintenance Office during their business hours. All upholstered items must be wrapped in plastic. Please contact PWF at 937.253.3488, option 3 with questions.

Mattresses and upholstered furniture must be wrapped in plastic before discarding in dumpsters at the Maintenance Office

Courtyard Sign Lighting Upgrades - Prairies Legacy

The lighting upgrade project is nearly complete!

While most of the work is complete, there are still a few signs left to finish. The contractor has indicated that the project should be fully wrapped in November.

For your safety, please continue to use caution when passing by the work areas near the courtyard signs.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we enhance your community!

ATTENTION WOODS RESIDENTS:

The dumpsters located in the Woods are for construction materials only. For you personal items that need disposal, please use the dumpsters located The Prairies, located at 6931 Chapel Lane.

🔒 Shed Lock Reminder – Legacy Project

As part of the Legacy Project, we kindly remind all residents that locks must be removed from sheds. We’ve had several instances where locks were left in place, which has required additional time and resources to have them removed.

To help keep the project on schedule and avoid unnecessary delays, please make sure any locks and all hanging personal items on your shed are promptly removed.

We truly appreciate your cooperation in making this process smooth for everyone!

SatisFacts Maintenance Survey

We LOVE hearing from you!

Your feedback helps us keep our community the best it can be!

After each work order is completed, you will receive a quick 5-question survey to rate your technician's service, We're we always aiming for 5-star satisfaction, and your input makes a real difference.

If something wasn't resolved or you have concerns, please don't wait for the survey - reach out to us right away! We're here to help and want to make things right as soon as possible.

Thank you for helping us keep your home and community shining!

🔧 Furnace Filters & Cold-Weather Prep

With this week's chilly temperatures, many of you are turning on the heat! Help us keep your system running safely and efficiently by changing your furnace filter every 30 days.

Fresh filters improve air quality, reduce strain on your system, and help lower energy costs.

Free supplies at the Self-Help Store include:

✅ Furnace filters
🔋 Batteries for smoke detectors and thermostats
💡 Light bulbs
🔧 Plus other common home-care items

If you’re unsure which filter size you need, check the label on your current filter or your furnace panel. You can take it with you for exchange or take a photo!

We also recommend writing the date the filter is changed on the side panel of the filter so you don't have to guess when it was last changed!

If your system isn’t heating properly after changing the filter, please contact Maintenance.

Thank you for helping keep our homes safe and comfortable!